Station 1 -Study Introduction &
What is TOD ?
This study has been synthesizing land use, community character, multimodal connectivity, and opportunities for redevelopment to inform station locations and alignment refinements. The study team also conducted community workshops in July 2021 to develop ideas for infrastructure and development around the station areas. The board to the right further summarizes the study purpose, schedule, and anticipated outline as well as the overall LYNX Silver Line project delivery process.
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Watch our 2-minute TOD 101 video to learn more about TOD and station area planning.
What is TOD?
Transit-oriented development, or TOD, is the creation of vibrant, livable, and sustainable communities along transit corridors by leveraging transit investments. The four key elements of TOD include:
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Creating engaging public spaces
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Planning for a mixture of uses
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Mobility and circulation
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Equity
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Review our board to learn more!
What is Equitable TOD?
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (eTOD) enables all people regardless of income, race, ethnicity, age, gender, or ability to experience the benefits of dense, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development near transit. It includes strategies on affordable housing, public health, and strong local businesses can address historical impacts and gaps in communities as well as mitigate for unintended displacements from transit investments.
